Under the Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan for Europe in 2017, UNHCR is appealing for funding for Greece. The financial support provided by donors who contribute with non-earmarked and broadly earmarked funds, as well as by those who contribute directly to the situation and the Greece operation, allows to provide direct assistance and protection, and to help find solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers.

Funding update

From 1 January 2017 until 02 January 2018, the total recorded contributions for Greece amount to 205 million USD. UNHCR extends its special thanks to major donors to the refugee emergency in Europe, as well as to all government and private donors for their generous contributions.

In this changing operational context, UNHCR is appealing to donors to provide contributions that can be allocated as flexibly as possible.

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Stories

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has donated, with the support of the European Commission, three laptop computers to Kilkis Hospital in northern Greece. The new computers will allow for a more accurate and swift [...]

On 5 May 2017, a new facility in Western Greece opened its doors to families fleeing war and persecution. “Agia Eleni” was renovated by UNHCR, with funding by the European Union Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and [...]

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, donated today equipment for the maternity clinic of Mytilene’s General Hospital on Lesvos. An ultrasound machine and a specialized printer were formally handed over to the Hospital’s Director, Anna Zervou, [...]

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Refugees Emergency response in the Mediterranean

Refugees Emergency Response

In 2016, refugees and migrants continue to take their chances aboard unseaworthy boats and dinghies in a desperate bid to reach Europe. The vast majority of those attempting this dangerous crossing are in need of international protection, fleeing war, violence and persecution in their country of origin.